FPD was founded in 2009, thanks the Regional Governament which granted its foundation on the basis of the activities planned for the social development of the regional rural areas. It is a non-profit regional civil organization, made by young and senior people. It's mission is to promote and facilitate the development of rural areas of the Puglia Region, thanks to the implementation of projects concerning volunteering, youth, social inclusion, environment protection, sustainable development, promotion of the importance of biodiversity, organic farming, nature and sport and outdoor activities. FPD focuses its attention on European mobility, both for the personal development of its single members and for the growth of local partner organizations at International level. The main target group is youth under 35 y.o., but the organization also works with senior people. Both the categories have in common the fact they are made of disadvantaged people from rural areas. The young people are mainly NEET, which means FPD offers them several opportunities to learn, be trained and educated at local and European level in order to enrich their curricula and get more chances for their job-placement or self-employment. FPD cooperates with several Public and Private entities at all levels, such as: a) Municipality of Taurisano (IT) - FPD cooperates in the organization of local events in several fields (waste collection, Music festivals, youth participation in decision making processes, cultural activities, music events, photo exhibitions....); b) Province of Lecce (IT) – FPD had a project concerning young people's involvement in local initiatives concerning ecology and biological food, re-use of different materials and recycle of waste; c) Region of Puglia (IT) – FPD cooperates with its Region on projects concerning promotion of natural resources of rural areas; d) Several EU NGOs are partners in the implementation of Youth Exchanges, Youth and Democracy projects, Training Courses, seminars, workshops, volunteering activties in different fields. What is more, FPD is member of numerous European Networks financed by the Europe for Citizens Programme, for the valorization of the EU Cultural Heritage (tangible, intangible, digital and natural), the promotion of Youth Mobility for learning, training, working, studying and volunteering abroad, the active participation (mainly digital participation) at EU level of youth and seniors.

Our school is looking for a volunteer for a period of 9 months, starting October 2024, who wants to participate in the activities at our school. The volunteer’ s job will be to participate in classes and actions around the school. - Participation in school class activities - Participate in the newspaper and radio project of the school - Pedagogical and language support to children in language classes, mostly English and German - Use of the etwinning plateform with a group of pupils ( Erasmus project) - Taking pictures and making films for distribution on the school’s webpage - Participate in actions like the school second hand shop - Project planning and implementation of own initiatives about solidarity projects in cooperation with other volunteers - Participation to midday and lunch activities (with teacher’s help) - Individual smaller projects of personal interest.

The volunteer will be accommodated in the school in a furnished apartment together with another volunteer or language assistant, sharing the kitchen, bathroom, toilet and washing facilities. The building is within the school, but the volunteer has the codes to get in and out. A bus stop is right in front of the school, free and easy access to the city center. Possibility to have lunch at the school canteen or cook for himself/herself. Small office with computer at the disposal of the volunteer.

Volunteers participate in an on-arrival and a mid-term training organized by the France National Agency. In addition, volunteers participle in three regional trainings with other volunteers from different hosting organizations : 3 days on arrival, 1 day mid-term and 2 days before departure. Volunteers have the opportunity to learn French by using the online platform or have French lessons in the IMEP, in Bourges.

The Participant profile: We accept applications from young people from the age of 18 - 30 years. We expect that you have finished your high school education. Experience with working with children is advantageous, though not required. The volunteer’s personal skills & interests will be considered and an individual time schedule will be made together with the volunteer. We expect that the volunteer will actively participate in and be committed to the assignments and activities they are assigned to and that they will cooperate with all staff and also are willing to learn French. Interviews for selected candidates will be organized shortly after, via Zoom with school director and two teachers.
Deadline: No application deadline

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

• Training before and after the project
• Health insurance during your project
• round-trip travel reimbursement
• accommodation and food
• pocket money
• language course
• Return Week-end
• Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.